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American Heart Association, National Football League, and Discovery Education help kids discover their "Roadmap to a Healthy Heart" with Virtual Experience premiere
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, and the National Football League, together with Discovery Education, will premiere the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Experience: Your Roadmap to a Healthy Heart on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm ET/12:00 pm CT online.
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Regional Hospital of Scranton first to receive American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation
Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., is the first hospital in the country to receive the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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New resources critical for stroke recovery
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, has developed new stroke rehabilitation tools for healthcare professionals and clinical providers, to help stroke patients achieve the best recovery outcomes and quality of life possible.
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American Heart Association honors scientists for excellence in groundbreaking hypertension research
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2017— Two leading hypertension researchers will be honored today at the American Heart Association’s Council on Hypertension, Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease, and the American Society of Hypertension Joint Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.
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Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE name American Heart Association one of the Best Workplaces for Women
DALLAS, September 15, 2017 – The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – has once again been selected as a top employer in the U.S. in a leading ranking.
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NYC Transit workers learn Hands-Only CPR after employee used skill to save a co-worker’s life
Nearly a year ago, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employee David Martinez saved the life of a co-worker by performing Hands-Only CPR, which he learned from watching an American Heart Association training video.
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Five hundred forty companies reach milestone in workplace health and achieve recognition from American Heart Association
The 2017 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today, recognizing 540 companies for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.
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New companies work with the American Heart Association to put an end to number one and number five causes of death in America
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, has enlisted the support of leading corporate supporters in its continuing efforts to end needless suffering and death.
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The American Heart Association to offer financial awards to innovative business solutions for urban community health issues through competition
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is seeking startup companies, teams, individuals and nonprofit organizations to compete in the EmPOWERED To Serve™ urban business storytelling competition.
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New requirements for American Heart Association adult CPR courses
DALLAS, August 15, 2017 — The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – will now require the use of an instrumented directive feedback device in all courses that teach adult CPR skills, effective January 31, 2019. The devices provide, real-time, audiovisual and corrective evaluation and instruction on chest compression rate, depth, chest recoil and proper hand placement during CPR training.
